And I was trying to picture how they could administer venom with their bills. The spurs of the feet thing makes more sense.
Echidnas have the spurs too, but they don't have venom. They just like stabbing things.
Although I want to ask billytea why, if monotreme babies are called puggles, why aren't young platypus? I was at a baby shower and one of the games was "name the baby animal." I've been given conflicting information from strange, pregnant naturalists.
I refer you to this book: [link] Unfortunately, I will need to get back to you tonight for more details after I've had the chance to refresh my memory. Whether the term should be extended to platypus babies seems to be a matter of contention, but it originated with the echidna (on the research station on Kangaroo Island, IIRC).
Oh, oh, that's a beautiful coat.
Yay, Trudy! Congratulations!
Driving home tonight, looked at the back of a car and thought
huh, that's curious. I wonder why s/he's got "vulva" written on the back of the car?
Hmm, I wonder what's on my mind?
Happy Birthday, Nicole!
GO TRUDY! That's fabulous!
I started thinking about worst pain and decided that wasn't a road I need to go down.
Instead, I'm torturing myself with figuring out how I can fit in more tutoring students on Monday. I'm already booked from 8:30-2:30. Then I've got class from 2:30-4 and another tutoring session from 4-5. I'm just not sure any more is smart. But, apparently, they need me. Why, oh why are there not more hours in the day?
Time it is for me to reveal my ignorance and ask what this being belted means. Look away, look away!
Belt spankin's if I'm correct...